Balsamic Onion Braised Chicken Thighs Recipes

BRAISED BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BALSAMIC & ONION BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste; cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until well browned. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add onions to the same skillet. Reduce heat to medium, cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in flour; cook 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Slowly stir in broth, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and thyme. Return chicken to the pan. Bring to simmer, reduce heat and cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping chicken several times, or until tender.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick pan, high heat.
• Cut onion into thin rounds.
• Add 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1/8 tsp. salt.
• Saute, cooking about 5 minutes.
• Reduce to med-high.
• Add chicken, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1/8 tsp. salt, marjoram and oregano.
• Cook 2 minutes, and then add balsamic vinegar.
• Stir and reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-35 minutes.
• Cook uncovered for another 2-4 minutes, until sauce has reduced somewhat.
• If you want to garnish the dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

PAN-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES IN BALSAMIC-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Spread chicken thighs on a clean work surface. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Italian seasoning all over them.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown for 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
• Add onions to the same skillet and stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions just start to become tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and remaining Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add chicken broth and return chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Return chicken to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Add tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is tender, but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and balsamic vinegar; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. If you prefer a creamier sauce, add more cream. Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.

BRAISED BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a deep heavy skilled until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Brown chicken in bacon grease, in 2 batches, over medium high heat, turning, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to plate.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
• Lower heat, add onions to skillet and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
• Remove lid and continuing cooking until deep golden, about 10 minutes more.
• Add garlic and 1 cup water to skillet and bring to a boil, stirring 1 minute.
• Return chicken to skillet, turning pieces to coat, then arrange them skin side up and gently simmer, covered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to serving dish.
• Add balsamic vinegar to sauce and boil, uncovered, mashing garlic, until slightly thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper and pour over chicken, then sprinkle with bacon.